Hindustaan Times

Indian skipper played a key role in India’s victory the 1st T20l over West Indies in Hyderabad. Virat Kohli made 94 runs in 50 balls and remained not out. India won the match with six-wickets.

Virat Kohli was man of the match

The score 94 out of 50 balls and not-out is the career best of Virat Kohli. KL Rahul also made 62 off just 40 balls in an impressive inning to help India chase the target of 208 runs in just 20 overs. With this winning, India took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series starting 6th December Friday. The second match of the series would be played on Sunday 8th December in Thiruvananthapuram.

Highest run-chase by India

208 in 20 overs was the highest run-chase by India in T20l match. Earlier India chased the target of 207 against Sri Lanka at Mohali in 2009. It was also a successful chase.

West Indies skipper on the match

Kieron Pollard, captain of West Indies team, said that the battling line of the team did well by scoring 207. Buy he had regrets that his team gave 23 extras. He further said that there were many positives of the match. He said that there was a need to find a way to get over the line and achieve the objective.

Kohli laughed and said that the young batsmen shouldn’t watch the match as he was hitting very hard to chase the score. He said that for him his team comes first and audience second.

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Hyderabad Encounter Was The Second Encounter Of 1996-Batch IPS VC Sajjnar

HT News December 7, 2019

VC Sajjanar, the police officer who played a key role in the killing of all the four accused of raping and killing a veterinary doctor in Hyderabad, is a 1996-batch IPS officer. And this is the second time that he executed an encounter of accused of crime against women.

The first encounter by VC Sajjanar

It was in 2008, when VC Sajjanar first came in news for an encounter of three accused of murdering a woman in an acid attack in Warangal. VC Sajjanar as Superintendent of Police in Warangal directed a team of investigators to take the accused – Srinivas Rao, P Hari Krishna and B Sanjay – to crime scene for recreation of the crime. But the accused tried to snatch the guns from the policemen, who had to open fire in self-defense. It resulted in killing of the accused and it happened in the small hours. This incident made Sajjanar a hero and a household name in Warangal.

The second encounter by VC Sajjanar

VC Sajjanar was investing the gory rape and murder of a veterinary doctor in Hyderabad. In the small hours of 6th December 2019, he sent his team to recreate the crime scene with the accused – Mohammed Areef, Shiva, Naveen and Chennakesavulu – who tried to flee in the dark but shot dead by the police in self-defense.

The Hyderabad killing was hailed across the country as a heroic deed and justice delivered at the same place where the victim was raped, killed and burnt. Bot his encounters are similar and he game similar reasons for killing the accused.

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Accused Of Priyanka Reddy Rape And Murder Were Shot By Police In An Encounter

HT News December 6, 2019

Hyderabad police have claimed to shot all the four accused in the rape and murder of a veterinarian doctor dead in the small hours of 6th December. According to police, the accused were taken to the crime scene for recreation of the crime. But the accused tried to flee from the site leading to firing from the police personnel and death of the accused.

Accused tried to flee

Mohammad Areef, Jollu Shiva, Jollu Naveen, and ChintakuntaChennakeshavulu. Mohammad Areef were arrested on the charges of rape and murder of 26-year old veterinarian doctor in Shadnagar area of Hyderabad. They were being taken to the crime scene to the place where they burnt victim’s body. While the police were busy creating the crime scene, the accused tried to flee.

Shot dead in encounter

The police tried to stop the accused from fleeing that resulted in encounter of the accused and immediate death. Police commissioner confirmed that the accused were shot in an encounter. He further said that the people were demanding death penalty for the accused and the police were working hard to close the case in a fast track court.

Parents of victim thanked the police

Victim’s parents said that the encounter of the accused would give solace to the departed soul and that they had got justice with shooting of the accused at the crime scene.

Social media full of praises for Hyderabad police

People showered praises over the police for shooting the accused at the site where they burnt the victim. People from across the country and even from the globe are congratulating the police to bring the accused to justice.

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Devotional International

Why Pakistan Charges Rs. 200 From Each Muslim Devotee Of Kartarpur Sahib?

HT News December 6, 2019

Gurudwaras are open to all but in Pakistan, Muslims are discouraged from visiting the Gurudwara Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur Sahib. While the government has levied a charge of Rs. 200 for paying obeisance to Bana Nanak, the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) doesn’t allow Muslims to visit the sanctum Sanctorum.

PSGPC on Muslims visiting the gurudwara

According to PSGPS president Satwant Singh, Muslims are kept out of the sanctum Sanctorum for fear of violations of Sikh code of religious conduct that makes it mandatory for visitors to remove socks, wash hands and cover head before entering the gurudwaras.

The president further said that since the staircase leading to the sanctum at first floor is narrow, the PSGPC had to prevent locals from entering the gurudwara to make way for visitors. He said that up to 5000 to 6000 visitors visit the gurudwara daily.

On the Rs. 200 charge levied on Muslims for paying obeisance to Bana Nanak, the president reasoned that had written to the government to waive the charge from Muslim devotees. But he said that Muslims should also follow the Sikh code of religious conduct and avoid activities like taking selfies in the gurudwara.

Guru Nanak had Muslim devotees

Muslims call Guru Nanak Dev ji as Bana Nanak and the come to Kartarpur Sahib to pay their obeisance to Guru Nanak Dev. When Guru Nanak passed away, their devotees decided to cremate the departed soul according to their religions. While Hindus made Samadhi of Guru Nanak, Muslims made mazar of Bana Nanak.

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News & Politics Technology

New Alphabet Boss Is An Old Champ

HT News December 5, 2019

Sundar Pichai was officially made CEO of Alphabet Inc. but in reality, he had been running the company for several years. The change in guard brought no change at the ground level because wasn’t a stranger to Google.

Meet Sundar Pichai

Curriculum Vitae of the 47-year old engineer from India reads like a typical Silicon Valley operator. He holds a Master’s degree from Stanford University, an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and a short stint in McKinsey & Co.

He joined Google in 2004 and soon was made responsible for Google’s most popular products including Gmail, the Chrome browser and Android. His colleagues call him collaborative and loyal. He once turned down offer of a big stock because he thought he had already been paid generously.

Pichai made head of Google

It was in 2015, when Larry Page and Sergey Brin created the Alphabet holding that Sundar Pichai was made Google’s boss. The founders handed total executive control of Google to Pichai to develop self-driven cars and technology that can improve quality of life.

Reputation of Sundar Pichai in Silicon Valley

He enjoys a positive image in the valley. He’s the guy that kept the cash flowing ag Google. But he was a lesser known guy partly because Larry Page and Sergey Brin were technically holding control of the company. The US Senate also asked Larry Page to appear and not Sundar Pichai. But it was Pichai who appeared before a House Judiciary Committee meeting.

Achievements of Sundar Pichai

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Top Celebrities Fashion & Lifestyle

Naomi Campbell Becomes The First Woman Of Color To Get Fashion Icon Prize

HT News December 5, 2019

Naomi Campbell broke down to tears before the Royal Albert Hall audience while accepting the accolade for Fashion Icon at the Fashion Awards on 2nd December. And she thanked her mother for raising her single-handedly.

How did Naomi Campbell react to the accolade?

Dressed in a shimmering Alexander McQueen gown, the supermodel addressed the guests that she learned that she’s the first woman of color to receive the award. Also, she paid homage to her icons with rolling down her cheeks. She read the names of Grace Jones, Josephine Baker, Eartha Kitt, Donyale Luna, Bethann Hardison, Naomi Sims, Dorothy Dandridge, Diana Ross, Diahann Carroll, Janet Jackson, and Tina Turner as her style icons. She thanked the gathering for paving the way for her and inspiring a generation.

Why was Naomi Campbell given the award?

The 49-year old supermodel was awarded Fashion Icon for her contribution to the fashion industry and an impressive career. Also, the award was a recognition of philanthropic work she did throughout her career. Naomi Campbell was first discovered when she’s 15 near London’s Covent Garden.

Who did Naomi Campbell present the Trailblazer Award?

Sarah Burton received the prestigious award for Alexander McQueen from Campbell who’s wearing another impressive gown by the designer as the time presenting the award. Bruton’s narrative approach to McQueen’s spring/summer 2020 show and her championship for UK craftsmanship won her the prestigious award.

Introduced at the Fashion Trends in 2018, the Trailblazer Award is one of the Special Recognition Awards to celebrate the best brains in the fashion industry for their game-changing work.

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Larry Page And Sergey Brin Make Way For Sundar Pichai Take Over The Reins Of Business

HT News December 4, 2019

Sundar Pichai is promoted as CEO of Alphabet. Presently he is CEO of Google but ready to take the new responsibility as the founding fathers of the tech giant Larry Page and Sergey Brin decided to step down from the active management.

Why Page and Brin opted out of management?

The founding fathers of Alphabet had already started reducing their roles in the day-to-day operations of the company since 2015. And they thought that the it was the right time to share the responsibility.

Alphabet is well-established and Google and the “Other Bets” working properly. Also, there is little need to different CEOs for Alphabet and Google. Sundar Pichai was considered the right man for becoming CEO of Alphabet and Google. He will the executive responsible for managing the parent company and the “Other Bets”.

What was the role of Page and Brin in the present setup?

It is made clear that Larry Page and Sergey Brin are only limiting their responsibilities and that they will continue to be in the board of the company. As board of directors, they will remain in touch with Sundar Pichai in important matters. They said that the transition won’t have any affect on day-to-day business of the company.

What are the challenges for Sundar Pichai?

Google is already under pressure for mounting scrutiny over its size and data practices and the potential impact of its data policies on the society. The present shuffle is considered the biggest change in Silicon Valley. It made Sundar Pichai one of the most powerful CEOs of the world.

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National

Navy Day 2019: Indian Warships Attacked Karachi Harbour With Anti-Ship Missiles And Sank PNS Khaibar

HT News December 4, 2019

Every year on 4th December Indian Navy commemorates the victory of Indo-Pak war of 1971 as Navy Day. On this day, Indian Navy launched a fierce attack on Karachi harbour with anti-ship missiles and it was for the first time that these missiles were used in this war.

Naval attack on Karachi port

It was the chill of the intervening night of December 4-5that Indian Navy sailed its warships towards Pakistani waters and inflicted heavy losses to Pak with their anti-ship missiles. But the most amazing thing is that they sailed safely back to Indian waters.

Three Indian warships – INS Nipat, INS Nirghat and INS Veer – sailed from Okha port in Gujarat towards Pakistani waters and reached 70 miles south of Karachi at night. They fired anti-ship missiles that sank a Pakistani vessel, PNS Khaibar. The Indian government honoured its naval officers with gallantry awards after the successful operation.

Navy Day celebrations

Celebrations start with a Beating Retreat ceremony at Gateway of India in Mumbai on the eve of the Navy Day. The audiences that include political bosses see naval band performing between Gateway of India and Radio Club in Mumbai. Also, the Navy opens its warships and aircrafts for visitors especially school children.

Objective of Navy Day

Navy Day encourages the Indian Navy to work towards securing marine borders and strengthening relations with neighbours through joint exercises and partnering in humanitarian missions and relief operations. It is a very important day for armed forces as it highlights the strength of India as a power.

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Vodafone Idea Announces Change In Tariffs From 3rd December For Prepaid Users

HT News December 3, 2019

Vodafone Idea has posted new tariffs for prepaid users. The new plans will go into effect on December 3 and will be available everywhere. Vodafone Idea limited has been reeling under financial losses amounting to Rs. 50,922 crores in third quarter of this year and this loss is considered the biggest in Indian corporate history.

New Vodafone Idea prepaid plans

VIL hopes to stem the declining average revenue per user (ARPU) with the increased plan. It is expected that the revised plans would end the telco’s struggle of survival and pave way for expansion, growth and development.

The VIL said that it was committed to offer simple, convenient and affordable products. It has curated an optimum range of feature rich plans for both voice and data users.

Unlimited packs

The new charges for popular unlimited packs would be Rs. 149, Rs. 249, Rs. 299 and Rs. 399. All the plans carry similar benefits except the data allowance and SMS quota.

Unlimited pack with 84 days validity now comes in three recharge options – Rs. 379, Rs. 599 and Rs. 699. Basic services are similar but data allowance and SMS quota are different. Also, there are annual unlimited packs of Rs. 1,499 and Rs. 2,399.

In addition to unlimited packs, VIL offers an unlimited sachet to cover short-term recharge needs. It would cost Rs. 19 and provide unlimited Vodafone to Vodafone calling, 150MB data and 100 SMS for 2 days.

Combo recharges would be available in Rs. 49 and Rs. 79 for 28 days only. Rs. 49-recharge would carry Rs. 38 talk time, 100MB data and 2.5 paise per second call charge. Rs. 79-recharge would give Rs. 64 talk time, 200MB data and 1 paise per second call charge.

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National

When NASA Asked Public To Find Vikram Lander?

HT News December 3, 2019

Shanmuga Subramanian became the first person to locate the debris from the Vikram moon lander on the images shared by NASA. It is a fete for this 33-year old engineer from Chennai that he guided space scientists in spotting the place where Vikram crashed.

Who is Shanmuga Subramanian?

He is a Chennai based mechanical engineer with interest in space research and this self-professed space nerd spend close to seven hours everyday after the crashing of Vikram. He studied old images and new images on side-by-side laptop in his Chennai apartment. He kept his search within 2 square kilometer area of the Vikram’s crash site. Finally, he came up with a positive identification and shared his details with NASA and ISRO on twitter.

NASA’s view on Subramanian’s findings

The US space research organizations performed additional searches to verify his claims and officially announced the findings two months later. NASA released a mosaic image of the moon taken by its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) and invited public to find the crash site. Shanmuga Subramanian found the debris about 750 meters northwest of the main crash site. It was visible as a single bright pixel in the first mosaic.

Vikram incident

Vikram lander lost communication with its orbiter Chandraayan 2 while making soft landing on the moon on September 6. The US space agency released an image taken by its LRO showing the site of the spacecraft’s impact. But it is only Subramanian that could track the exact site of crashing on his laptops.

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